Ukraine’s Choice and Russia’s Objections: DCFTA vs. Customs Union

... Trade Area (DCFTA) is seen as one of the most important carrots for countries of the Eastern Partnership. Ukraine’s negotiations with the EU over the Association Agreement, which contains... ... were concluded at the turn of the year 2011. On the opposite shore stands the offer of Customs Union, consisting of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. In the following article... ... the meeting. But can Russia afford such development? What would association with the European Union cause to Ukraine-Russia relations? Unfortunately, it would bring disassociation...